Hey Grandad can you make something with a Roll On Deodorant Bottle?

4,700 views · Published 26 June 2014 · 4:03 · Indexed 1 November 2026

Channel: GrandadIsAnOldMan · 2014 · Science & Technology

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Koren Douglas asked "Can you make something reusing an old roll in deodorant bottle?". By coincidence I had just finished one and thrown it in the bin so here we are.

Components
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Roll-On Deodorant bottle
4 Deodorant bottle balls
2 bicycle spokes
8 cheap plastic beads
AA battery and battery holder
on/off switch
1.5 volt electric motor
small gear for motor shaft
large gear for axle

Tools
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Soldering iron
Drill
Hot Glue Gun
Pliers to bend bicycle spoke to required shape

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